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Tension rises as Gantz issues ultimatum to Netanyahu over Gaza postwar plans

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Highlights
  • Pressure mounts on Netanyahu from War Cabinet and closest ally regarding Gaza postwar plans.
  • Gantz issues ultimatum amid fraying tensions and recovery of a fourth hostage.
  • Netanyahu rejects Gantz's ultimatum, causing turmoil in the Israeli Cabinet.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is feeling pressure from his own War Cabinet and the United States about what to do after the war with Hamas in Gaza. Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet and Netanyahu's political rival, wants a new plan for Gaza by June 8. He thinks an international, Arab, and Palestinian group should handle civilian matters there. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also wants a plan for Palestinian administration. The United States wants the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza with help from Arab countries before becoming a state. Netanyahu disagrees with these plans, saying they can't happen until Hamas is defeated. Gantz warned Netanyahu that not making a new plan for Gaza could lead to more problems. Netanyahu thinks focusing on defeating Hamas is most important. If he doesn't agree to new plans, Gantz might leave the government. Netanyahu believes Gantz's conditions would be bad for Israel and could lead to a Palestinian state. Netanyahu thinks the emergency government is important for fighting the war. Gantz joined the government after the war started and wants to make sure the right decisions are made. The war cabinet, made up of Netanyahu, Gantz, and Gallant, is having disagreements. Gantz wants a new plan for Gaza, but Netanyahu is against it. The Israeli Defense Forces found the body of a hostage taken by Hamas during the war. The emergency government was formed after the war started. Gantz is a popular politician in Israel and is seen as a possible replacement for Netanyahu. Netanyahu and Gantz have different ideas about what to do next in Gaza.

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